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Opioid Settlement Dollars Still A Mystery
Robert Kent exposes how government agencies are mishandling opioid settlement funds, misusing dollars intended for recovery efforts, and failing families who lost loved ones.
Robert Kent
Dec 54 min read


The Uncomfortable Truth About the SUD Addiction Treatment Industry
Tim O’Leary exposes misaligned financial incentives inside the SUD treatment industry that reward relapse, extended stays, and insurance cycles rather than patient recovery.
Tim O'Leary
Dec 54 min read


Skeletons in the Closet: A Family's Journey Through Addiction - Part I
A raw family account revealing the hidden nature of alcohol use disorder and the long-term emotional impact on loved ones.
Lisa Yates
2 days ago6 min read


My Life as an Addict in NYC: A Drug Memoir
A vivid memoir of heroin addiction in 1980s–90s NYC—trauma, street culture, near-death experiences, and the seed of hope that led to recovery.
Michael Cline
2 days ago5 min read


I Relapsed — Addiction Is a Cunning Beast
Judy Walker writes a vulnerable reflection on relapse—how it happens, why it’s not failure, and why compassion matters.
Judy Walker
Nov 298 min read


I Quit Drinking for Six Weeks — Then This Happened A tale of hope . . . and caution
Andy reflects on the clarity of six sober weeks—and the unraveling that followed when old habits resurfaced.
Andy Spears
Nov 295 min read


From Heroin to Harm Reduction: How I Built a New Life (And You Can Too)
John Makohen shares a raw, powerful account of surviving homelessness, heroin addiction, and rebuilding life through harm reduction.
John Makohen
Nov 295 min read


Take Your Inventory
Tim Lineaweaver reflects on judgment in recovery and the importance of taking your own inventory.
Tim Lineaweaver
Nov 224 min read


My Sister's Little Secret: She Drank Herself to Death
Kristen Crisp shares her sister Robin’s hidden alcoholism and the devastating consequences.
Kristen Crisp
Nov 229 min read


Addiction Treatment is Broken: Here's What It Should Look Like
William Stauffer explains why 28‑day programs fail and what real, evidence‑based treatment should be.
William Stauffer
Nov 224 min read


The Unfinished Story Of Triggers
A candid, unvarnished look at triggers in recovery—how they arise in daily life, why they persist, and how to build real-world defenses.
Belinda Morey
Nov 155 min read


What is a Good Man? One Guy's Answers
Tim Lineaweaver reflects on the hard-won virtues of manhood through the lens of recovery—trustworthiness, loyalty, humility, and resilience.
Tim Lineaweaver
Nov 154 min read
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